Police hunt suspects in drive-by shooting

Published: Thursday, June 13, 2013 at 11:09 a.m.

Last Modified: Thursday, June 13, 2013 at 11:09 a.m.

Wilmington police are investigating a drive-by shooting that occurred about 11 a.m. Thursday on Emory Street in the Creekwood public housing complex.

According to Cpl. Kevin Smith, officers were unable to locate a suspect following the shooting in the 1000 block of Emory Street in which a vehicle and building were hit. After scouring the area around the shooting with tracking dogs, and using SABLE helicopter in the area of Market Street near Target and Walmart, the search came up empty, Smith said.

<p>Wilmington police are investigating a drive-by shooting that occurred about 11 a.m. Thursday on Emory Street in the Creekwood public housing complex.</p><p>According to Cpl. Kevin Smith, officers were unable to locate a suspect following the shooting in the 1000 block of Emory Street in which a vehicle and building were hit. After scouring the area around the shooting with tracking dogs, and using SABLE helicopter in the area of Market Street near Target and Walmart, the search came up empty, Smith said. </p><p>There was no reported injuries.</p><p>The incident is under investigation. </p><p><I></p><p>– F.T. Norton</I></p>